Mark Carruthers: How Hartlepool United are rebuilding their bond with the town

Mark Carruthers looks at Hartlepool United’s summer transformation and how a new-look squad, management team and ownership have helped reconnect the...

New Non-League Goalmouth: National League opening day drama & this weekend’s big games!

Matt Badcock, Jon Couch and Mark Carruthers look back on a dramatic opening day in the National League before previewing another...

Carlisle United 2-3 Worthing: Adam Hinshelwood elated as Rebels enjoy debut of glory

Worthing produced a sensational second-half comeback to stun promotion hopefuls Carlisle United and make the perfect start to life in the...

Hornchurch 3-0 Kidderminster Harriers: Super Urchins off to a flyer

Hornchurch made a dream National League debut as they brushed aside fellow promoted side Kidderminster Harriers.

Hartlepool United 2-0 Barrow: New boys get Lee Clark’s Pools up and running

Hartlepool United boss Lee Clark was happy to start the National League promotion race in style with victory over Barrow on...

Forest Green Rovers 3-2 FC Halifax Town: Robbie Savage reaps the rewards of the calm approach

Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage admitted he is a “changed man” after watching his side launch their National League campaign...

Altrincham 1-3 Southend United: It’s a dream start for Shrimpers boss Kieron Dyer

New Southend United boss Kieron Dyer admitted it was ‘massive’ for him to start his managerial career with a victory.

Harrogate Town 5-2 Solihull Moors: Terrific Town back with a bang!

Harrogate Town marked their return to the National League with a five-goal display against Solihull Moors.

Tom Lees has new lease of life at hometown club Harrogate Town

Tom Lees says he shunned offers to remain in the EFL for the chance to take hometown club Harrogate Town back...

Boreham Wood 3-3 Tamworth: Wood boss Luke Garrard rues late leveller from the spot

In-demand star Abdul Abdulmalik climbed off the bench to help Matt Rush bag a hat-trick – but Boreham Wood had to...

STONES HIT BACK LATE TO THWART COASTERS

By Paul Rooney NATIONAL League new-boys AFC Fylde and Wealdstone served up an exhilarating opening game of the season with plenty...

BRENNAN CHIPS IN TO SALVAGE AN IRON POINT

SUBSTITUTE Luke Brennan’s cheeky chip rescued a late point for Scunthorpe in a cagey opening-day draw with Yeovil. There looked to...

CARDS CUT DOWN TO SIZE BY THE BATTLING U’S

By Will Bewsey WOKING were reminded of their frailties after the high-profile departure of Jermain Defoe against a physical Sutton side...

No sunny delight as sides play out draw

HYDE UNITED 0 EMLEY AFC 0 By Callum Smith HYDE and Emley played out a forgettable opening-day draw. The first half...

TRIS IS WHAT IT’S ABOUT FOR ILKESTON IN LATE WIN

ILKESTON TOWN 1 STOCKTON TOWN 0 By Rod Malcolm NEW boss Tris Whitman had the broadest grin in Derbyshire after his...

OPENING WOE FOR GUISELEY

GUISELEY 1 WARRINGTON T 2 By Tom Feaheny WARRINGTON Town’s trip to Yorkshire was more than worth it as they left...

Whitby battle back to earn the three points

LEEK TOWN 1 WHITBY TOWN 2 By Ashley Potter WHITBY came from behind to beat hosts Leek thanks to goals from...

NO REVENGE MISSION FOR FC UNITED AS RYAN SEALS IT

WARRINGTON RY 3 FC UNITED 0 By Garry Clarke FC UNITED of Manchester arrived with revenge in mind as they aimed...

DREAM DAY FOR DAVIES AND BRAND NEW SHOTS

By Christian James SCOTT Davies hailed new-look Aldershot Town after starting his reign with a hard-fought victory at Boston United. Former...

The FA introduce new pitch barrier rules following ground safety review

Solid brick, breeze block and concrete barriers will no longer be permitted across the National League System under updated FA regulations.

Harrogate Town seal double swoop for Josh Hmami and Brad Dolaghan

Harrogate Town have added more National League quality to Simon Weaver’s squad with the arrivals of prolific striker Brad Dolaghan and...

Southend United wave goodbye to Harry Boyes as Kyle McAdam arrives

Harry Boyes has completed his move to York City, while Kyle McAdam has joined Southend United as Kieron Dyer continues to...

DAZN announces biggest-ever National League coverage for 2026/27 season

DAZN will show every National League club live at least 30 times during the 2026/27 campaign as the broadcaster expands its...

National League 2026/27 season preview – We’re back and ready to rumble again

The National League season is just days away - but where do each club sit ahead of the new campaign?

Anton Ferdinand has found his buzz again at National League newcomers Hornchurch

Anton Ferdinand admits joining the coaching staff at Hornchurch has given him new ‘buzz and purpose’ after linking up with old...